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Rajma Masala
Kidney beans simmer in a thick North Indian onion-tomato gravy with ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, chile, and garam masala.
Hard⏱️ 25 hr 35 min📖 1 min readServes 4~380 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 75 min cook 1440 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 d 1 h- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating1 d
- Cooking1 h 15 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Dried red kidney beans
- 6 su bardağı(~1200 ml) Water
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
- 2 adet Onions
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Tomato puree
- 3 diş Garlic
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Fresh ginger
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin seeds
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Ground coriander
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Kashmiri red chili
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Garam masala
- 1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt
- 0.3 demet Fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the dried beans overnight in plenty of water.
24 hr1440:00 - 2
Drain the beans and boil them in fresh water for 45 minutes, until tender.
45 min45:00 - 3
Finely chop the onions and crush the garlic and ginger.
- 4
Crackle the cumin seeds in the oil for 30 seconds.
30 sec00:30 - 5
Add the onions and fry for 10 minutes, until golden.
10 min10:00 - 6
Add the garlic, ginger, tomato puree, ground coriander, turmeric, red chili, and salt, then cook into a masala for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 7
Add the beans with their cooking liquid to the masala and cook for 18 minutes, until thickened.
18 min18:00 - 8
Mash some of the beans with a spoon, add the garam masala and cilantro, and serve.
💡 Tip: Mashing some of the beans naturally thickens the sauce without flour or cream.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with basmati rice, lemon wedges, and fresh cilantro.
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- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~380
kcal calories
17
g protein
58
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 61%Fat 21%
GI 22 · Low GIGL 13 · Medium GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Rajma Masala make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Rajma Masala take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 75 minutes, including 1440 minutes of passive resting; 1535 minutes in total.Is Rajma Masala difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Rajma Masala have?
Approximately 380 kcal per serving. Protein: 17g, carbs: 58g, fat: 9g.Is Rajma Masala allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Rajma Masala belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Rajma Masala need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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